HTP HP-30SC, Installation, Start-Up, Maintenance, Parts, Warranty

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Part H: Nut - (50) Fifty Pieces

Part I-1: Small Bolt - (40) Forty Pieces

Part I-2: Large Bolt - (10) Ten Pieces

Part J: Base Tube Frame - (1) One Piece

Part K-1: Plastic End Cap (Female) - (20) Twenty Pieces

Part K-2: Plastic End Cap (Male) - (20) Twenty Pieces

Part L: Evacuated Tube - (20) Twenty Pieces

Part M: Manifold - (1) One Piece

Part N: Fit Ring - (20) Twenty Pieces

Table 4 - Collector Specifications and Dimensions

Open the tube boxes, which contain the evacuated tubes with 

inserted heat pipes. Make certain all tubes are intact, and the 

bottom of each tube is silver. If a tube has a white or clear bottom, 

it is damaged and should be replaced. The heat pipe should be 

removed from the damaged tube and inserted into a replacement 

tube, available at your local HTP dealer.
Heat pipes are bright and shiny when newly manufactured, but will 

dull and may form dark-grey surface discoloration over time. This 

mild surface oxidation happens when the pipe is exposed to air. This 

reaction is completely normal and does not affect the integrity of 

the pipe. 

Tube and Heat Pipe Inspection

COLD WEATHER HANDLING

 - If the solar collector or components 

have been stored in a very cold location (BELOW 0

o

F) before 

installation, handle with care. Failure to do so could result in damage 

to the collector or evacuated tubes. Such damages are not covered 

by warranty, and could result in property damage or severe personal 

injury.

B. Collector Dimensions and Weights

Model

HP-30SC

# of Tubes

30

Weight (lbs.)

252

Dimensions (Inches)

101 X 79 X 58

Net Aperture Area (ft2)

30.04

Storage Tank Size (Gallons)

70+

Nominal Flow Rate (Gal/Min)

0.84 gallons per collector

C. Tools and Materials

Make sure you have all necessary tools, materials and accessories 

before beginning work on the solar system. The following is a minimum 

list of basic required tools. Other plumbing components will be field 

supplied according to installation needs.

Electric Drill

Drill Index (w/ 1/2” and 

3/4” Wood Bits)

Torch and Striker

Putty Knife

Hack Saw

High Temperature 

Joint Compound

Tubing Cutter

Tin Snips

Solder Flux

Tape Measure

Emory Paper

24” Level

Extension Cord

Slip Joint Pliers

Needle Nose Pliers

Silicon Caulk and 

Roof Tar

Pipe Wrenches, 10” 

and 14”

Angle Iron

Open End Wrenches 

9/16 & 7/16

Screw Driver 6” Flat 

Blade

Screw Driver 6” 

Phillips

Wire Stripper or 

Knife

Wire Cutters

Black Latex Outdoor 

Paint

Adjustable 

Wrenches 8” & 10”

Aluminum Flashing 

Sheet

Flashlight

Wire Nuts or 

Connectors

Miscellaneous Copper 

Pipe and Fittings (3/4”)

1” Copper Tee

1” by 1/2” Bush

1’ Reducer - 1/2” or 

3/4”

5/8” X 1/2” wall & 

7/8” X 1/2” wall 

insulation

1/2” ID and 3/4” 

ID Type M Copper 

Tubing

Threaded Rod, Nuts, 

and Washers

Stainless Screw 

Clamps

Thermal Adhesive

Table 2 - Included Components

Do not remove and/or expose the tubes to sunlight until ready to 

install, otherwise the heat pipe tip will become hot enough to cause 

serious burns.

NOTE:

 HTP DOES NOT WARRANT THE COLLECTOR, EVACUATED TUBES, 

OR HEAT PIPES AGAINST FAILURE AS A RESULT OF DAMAGE INCURRED 

DURING TRANSPORT OR INSTALLATION.

D. System Design

System design should be completed prior to installation. Solar 

collectors need to be installed correctly to ensure high efficiency and, 

Table 3 - Basic Required Tools